The first oceanic whitetip appeared as a shadow in the deep blue, rising slowly from the depths off the island of Mayaguana in the Bahamas. As it closed in, its distinct fins caught the light, and I ...

A view of oceanic whitetip reef shark, who faces danger of extinction due to climate change and human pollution. Over 70 species of sharks and rays may soon receive their strongest lifeline yet. On ...

During World War II, when ships went down in the open ocean, survivors often faced a new horror — oceanic whitetip sharks circling the wreckage. Known for their boldness and relentless curiosity, ...

As the best hunters in the ocean, sharks have scared and fascinated people for generations. They rule the ocean with rows of very sharp teeth and senses that can pick up even the smallest splash. The ...

The world's top wildlife trade body voted Thursday to effectively ban all international trade in the critically endangered oceanic whitetip shark but rejected a proposal to protect more species of eel ...